ENGINEERING AID III

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APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: C3608Y

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. An Engineering Aid III is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

1. Makes mathematical calculations involving the application of algebra, plane trigonometry, and geometry to calculate areas, volumes, perimeters, and other dimensions of irregular configurations.
2. Prepares complete drawings including the incorporation from design standards of standardized details.
3. Plots surveys, profiles, and cross sections from survey field notes.
4. Assists in road permit issuance for work proposed within the County and contract cities public road right-of-way.
5. Calculates volumes of cut and fill, amount of concrete, steel, asphalt, and other similar construction operations or materials to prepare cost estimates.
6. Performs construction and permit reviews under the supervision of a higher engineering technician or professional engineer.
7. Coordinates field, office, online meetings with other divisions and/or outside agencies as it relates to the assigned tasks.
8. May collect hydrologic (rainfall, run off, groundwater) data in the field.

REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: Two years experience as an Engineering Aid II.*

Option II: Completion of two years in an accredited college or university with specialization in engineering, geographic information systems (GIS)/cartography geography, or physical science. Eighteen months of office civil engineering experience including drafting may be substituted for each year of the required education.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*To qualify, applicants must have County status as an Engineering Aid II.

** Applicants expecting to qualify through the completion of two years (60 semester units OR 90 quarter units) in an accredited college or university with specialization in Engineering, Geographic Information Systems/Cartography Geography, or Physical Science MUST provide a legible copy of the transcripts.

*** Physical science encompasses any of the sciences, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, and earth science.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

This examination will consist of two (2) parts:

1. A written test covering engineering mathematics, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, and written expression weighted 50%.
2. A virtual interview weighted 50%.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an as-received basis.

SPECIAL INFORMATION: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.

VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Department Contact Name: Sheenia Stewart

Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141

Department Contact Email: